Message from the Registrar

Mr Vincent Tlala, Registrar of the South African Pharmacy Council, reflects on 2024.

Mr Vincent Tlala, Registrar of the South African Pharmacy Council, reflects on 2024.

In reviewing 2024, the President of Council, Mr Mogologolo Phasha, reflects that despite a changing landscape, the pharmacy profession remains a strong and resilient pillar of healthcare in South Africa.

A summary of decisions taken by the South African Pharmacy Council during its February, May and July 2024 meetings.

An update on legislative changes and proposed changes pertaining to pharmacy since April 2024.

This is the most current and updated list of registered assessors and moderators of pharmacy education and training, published on 5 December 2024.

Council robustly guards the public's right to quality pharmaceutical services by investigating alleged unprofessional conduct and publishing the sanctions issued by the Committee of Formal Inquiry.

Members of the public and the profession are advised that, as at October 2024, this list comprises the only approved providers of pharmacy education and training and the accredited courses.

The SAPC is happy to present to the profession eight newly appointed and promoted employees, who bring a diversity of skills, experience and capabilities to help fulfil its legislative mandate.

As part of its commitment to delivering exceptional service, the SAPC is pleased to announce the launch of its Customer Feedback Survey.

The SAPC has announced the phase-out of two qualifications for Pharmacist's Assistants, with a teach-out period for current learners extending until 30 June 2027.